CVE-2021-24161
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CVE-2021-24161 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, attackers could craft a request and trick an administrator into uploading a zip archive containing malicious PHP files. The attacker could then access those files to achieve remote code execution and further infect the targeted site.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, attackers could craft a request and trick an administrator into uploading a zip archive containing malicious PHP files. The attacker could then access those files to achieve remote code execution and further infect the targeted site.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Expresstech | Responsive Menu | < 4.0.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/efca27e0-bdb6-4497-8330-081f909d6933Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/02/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-responsive-menu-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/efca27e0-bdb6-4497-8330-081f909d6933Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/02/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-responsive-menu-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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